Grafton
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Countryside and towns · North Dakota · 16k people
Grafton
Locals say Red River Valley · “Sugar Beet Country”
Where the prairie meets the river, and the sky goes on forever.
Golden WheatUND GreenRed River Red
Welcome to the Red River Valley, where the fields are flat and the folks are friendly. Whether you're here for the hunting, the fishing, or just to enjoy the quiet, you'll find a community that looks out for each other. Pull up a chair at the local café and say hi.
Clubs for Grafton
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The room
One room for everyone around Grafton. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Grafton. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area A scenic gorge with hiking and cross-country ski trails.
- Icelandic State Park Features a pioneer village and lake, celebrating Icelandic heritage.
- Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site A restored fur trading post near Walhalla.
- Pembina State Museum Tells the story of the region's fur trade and settlement.
- Red River Valley farmland The flat, fertile fields that define the local identity.
- Outdoors Hike the Pembina Gorge trails
- Outdoors Fish the Red River for walleye and catfish
- With kids Visit the Icelandic State Park pioneer village
- With kids Tour the Pembina State Museum
- Evenings Catch a band at a local bar
- Evenings Dance at a community hall
- Locals love farm stands
- Locals love small-town diners
Through the year
- Walsh County Fair July The big summer fair in Grafton with livestock and carnival.
- Pembina County Fair August County fair in Cavalier with 4-H exhibits and rodeo.
- Icelandic Festival August Celebration of Icelandic heritage in Mountain with music and food.
- Drayton Potato Days September Harvest festival honoring the potato crop with a parade and eats.
- Walhalla Rodeo July Small-town rodeo with bull riding and barrel racing.
The Red River Valley has harsh winters with deep snow and bitter cold, but warm summers and beautiful autumns. The best time to be out is late summer and early fall. Best: Late summer and early fall
Talk like a local
- “Uff da”
- Norwegian expression of surprise or exhaustion, common in the area.
- “The Valley”
- Local shorthand for the Red River Valley.
- “Ice shack”
- Portable shelter for ice fishing.
Getaways
- Grand Forks Shop, catch a UND hockey game, and enjoy the city amenities.
- Pembina Valley Explore the Pembina Valley Provincial Park and its scenic vistas.
- Winkler Experience the Mennonite heritage and local markets.
- Thief River Falls Visit the Ralph Engelstad Arena and enjoy outdoor recreation.
Local flavour
Rooting for University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks (NCAA DI)
Eat and drink
- Lefse Norwegian flatbread, a staple at family gatherings
- Krumkake Norwegian waffle cookie, often served with coffee
- Hotdish Comfort casserole, a Midwestern classic
- Kuchen German-Russian fruit or custard cake
Where people go
- Pembina Gorge A scenic river valley with wooded bluffs and hiking trails
- Icelandic State Park A park celebrating the area's Icelandic heritage, near Cavalier
- Red River Valley farmland The fertile fields of wheat, sugar beets, and potatoes
- Grain elevators and small-town main streets Iconic landmarks of the prairie towns
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Nearby
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Walsh and Pembina counties, ND. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.